At my church we have two weekends a year where we listen/watch a broadcast of our general church leaders from home, and I love it. Growing up we have a tradition of crafting/making/sewing while we listen. So I made a skirt on Saturday.
I’ve had the idea of this skirt in my head for some time. I was going to make it a gathered skirt with a jersey underneath, but Miriam convinced me that I make it out of a thinner woven material (that she then gave me). I liked her idea. Then I decided to make it with a real waistband with a zipper and everything. I’m so glad I did.
The tulle that I found (thrifted) is really soft with a very drapey hand. I’ve not found anything like this except for a floral netting I came across at Joann a while ago (they don’t have it listed online, but I’ve seen it in stores). Does anyone have a good way to describe this kind of fabric?
The pink color is my absolute favorite. So soft and romantic.
I used the same template as I used in my woven maxi tutorial for the underskirt. I did change the zipper to the back rather than the side. So I measured at the half-point and added a seam allowance and cut the back pieces accordingly. I then gathered about 4x my waist measurement worth of soft tulle (I think this may be classified as a lace more than a tulle?) and attached it to the bottom of the skirt. Then I attached the waistband.
I added extra width in the waistband so I could attach a button (I’m getting much better at sewing button holes!) for the final enclosure. I didn’t have a matching invisible zipper on hand, so I used a regular one. This just so happened to match perfectly.
I love the way this skirt flows. It’s my new favorite!
Outfit details:
- cardigan: H&M
- top: thrifted, refashioned
- belt: thrifted
- skirt: handmade
- shoes: seychelles, courtesy of PB&J boutique
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Love this one too! Again, I’ll probably use this to make a mission skirt. So lightweight and flowy!
This looks gorgeous! =)
xo,
nancy
It’s lovely <3
sew lovely! haha ok I am cheesy! Yes SO lovely! I love this skirt! you did a fantastic job on it! when Can I put in my order?!
So pretty! I love it, especially paired with the gold. Did you mention where you got your fabric? It looks like a lightweight polyester netting, is that right?
P.S. I just discovered your blog, and it’s great! Thanks for sharing so many inspiring projects :-)
lovely colours! What’s your nail varnish? It’s perfect!
beautiful!
You look fantastic! Beautiful!!
I love the skirt. i love the colour and love that second photo of you. you look stunning :)
I love this!!! Good job on your buttonhole. I am freaked out by them ;)
Love!
i have a BCBG dress in silk tulle, it’s like nothing i have ever had in terms of drape. you might have lucked out!
What a lovely skirt. I made an attempt to make anything like that last summer, but is was really crappy. I use the elastic-band-method and i was too bulky! I still have it somewhere. I should tear it apart and try again.
I just bought a similar weight maxi skirt from the Gap for $6 and had no idea what to pair it with. Now I do :) Love the cardi/shirt/belt combo – the warm greys and blush pink skirt are dyn-o-mite.
Pretty! Love the waistband.
Gorgeous!
What a beautiful skirt! From my screen the pink stuff looks like chiffon.
I love this. So gorgeous!!! And you hair is sooo beautiful!
It looks like illusion netting; you can usually find it with bridal/prom materials, and usually in the spring ;)
And your skirt is perfectly on trend; the last time I was in Brooklyn/NYC I saw a ton of sheers over skirts and tops!
I love this skirt, it suits you beautifully. Oh, and HOW LONG IS YOUR HAIR GETTINGGGGG!?!
I. love. this. I am in serious need of a maxi skirt. The color is gorgeous!
I’ll try not to gush but you look gorgeous in these pictures! And that skirt, oh my gosh, I wish it was mine, the drape and the color are just lovely. Love the contrasting waistband.
Pink skirt of my dreams! Reminds me of my ballet days. Would you call this fabric a mesh? It’s beautiful.
The tulle is probably English tulle, which is has a much softer hand and drape than typical tulle & illusion. I use it all te time in my bridal, love its drape! Silk tulle is often really draped like this too (but crazy expensive!)
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Thank you so much! I’ve been trying to make a skirt out of soft tulle for my daughter for prom. I didn’t want to gather the lining and the tulle/mess because I wanted it to lay flat instead of ball gown like. I’m super excited to try this and a sewing craft during conference will be my new tradition. Thanks again!!!!!
Sorry – I meant Tulle/Mesh (not mess – although that’s what it feels like sometimes).
Sewing with tulle can be a real mess! Good luck with your skirt!
It’s chiffon! A lovely fabric for a skirt. Thanks for posting this idea.
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Do you have the pattern?
Read the post for instructions and a link to the original tutorial.